Business owners want to compensate themselves and their top executives fairly and competitively for their work, results and commitment. So, how do you achieve that goal without attracting undue IRS scrutiny and claims of inappropriate compensation? By making informed, astute decisions. START WITH THE BASICS Compensation is affected by the amount of cash in your [...]
April 15 Along with being the last day to file (or extend) your 2019 personal return and pay any tax that’s due, first quarter 2020 estimated tax payments for individuals, trusts and calendar-year corporations are due today. Also due are 2019 returns for trusts and calendar-year estates and C corporations. FinCEN Form 114 (“Report of [...]
QuickBooks allows you to create multiple types of sales forms for different situations. Here’s a look at what they are and when to use them. When you buy something at a store, you want a piece of paper that shows what you purchased and what you paid. If you receive products or services before you [...]
If you help your kids understand money when they’re young, they’re more likely to develop sound financial habits when they’re adults. Of course, you’ll want to tailor the information to your child’s age. Here are some tips: Toddlerhood and preschool. Talk about how most people work to earn money to buy things like food and [...]
Most people have April 15 “tattooed on the brain” as the deadline for filing their federal income tax returns. What you may forget is that the gift tax return deadline is one the very same date. So, if you made large gifts to family members or heirs last year, it’s important to determine whether you’re [...]
A wise person once said, “Simplicity is the key to a family budget.” (He or she may or may not have been an accountant.) However, it also needs to be comprehensive enough to cover all necessary items. To find the right balance, a budget should cover two distinct facets of family members’ lives: the near [...]